( initial capital letter ) (in Britain)

the official title of a female member of the Order of the British Empire, equivalent to that of a knight.

the official title of the wife of a knight or baronet.

(formerly) a form of address to any woman of rank or authority.

a matronly woman of advanced age; matron.

Slang

Sometimes Offensive a woman; female.

Ecclesiastical . a title of a nun in certain orders.

a mistress of a dame-school.

Archaic . the mistress of a household.

Archaic . a woman of rank or authority, esp. a female ruler.

noun

female , gal , lady , matron , miss , title , woman